How I Learned to Stop Fighting AI—and Start Using It Strategically
Marcia Macomber2026-02-11T15:19:36-08:00AI isn’t magic. It’s not dangerous. And it’s definitely not a mind reader. Used strategically, it can save you 75% or more of your time. Used poorly, it will burn credits, hallucinate confidently, and test your patience like a teenager with Wi-Fi. Here’s what I learned the hard way—and how to make AI work for you instead of against you.














